Fettucine

/ˌfɛtəˈtʃiːni/ noun

Definition

Alternate English spelling of fettuccine, the flat ribbon-style pasta popular in Italian cuisine.

Etymology

An anglicized variant spelling of Italian 'fettuccine,' commonly seen in English menus and recipes, dropping one 'c' to make pronunciation easier for English speakers.

Kelly Says

This spelling variation shows how English 'adopts and adapts'—we actually can't decide which spelling we prefer, so both versions remain acceptable, which is rare in English!

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